Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc.

P.O. Box 993, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (/ A) (901) 262-8900 Fax 262-6122 .VVe've been waiting for the bus... for 30 YEARS!

We are an Equal Opportunity Agency. Auxiliary Aide andSefllices are available to individuals with Disabilities.

August 8, 2000

Twenty Freguently Asked Questions: The following list are common questions asked about our Central Kenai Peninsula

public transportation program. They may answer questions you are asking, too.

1. What is CARTS? Who is involved? 2. What is a Brokerage? 3. How does it work? 4. Who owns the vehicles? 5. Who can ride?

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1. What is CARTS? Who is involved? CARTS is the Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. A list of people involved is at the end of these FAQs. ~ CARTS is a nonprofit agency specifically designed to establish public

transportation for the Kenai Peninsula. ~ CARTS represents a truly coordinated community effort of many agencies

and individuals, all concerned about how to get rides for people. ~ CARTS is run by a volunteer Board of Directors who meet regularly to

establish policy and provide oversight for the system. ~ The Executive Director obtains and administers Federal, State and local

grants for transit funding, and manages the operation of the system. ~ The Advisory Partners are a group of agency representatives and interested

individuals who meet monthly to promote and develop the transportation program.

2. What is a Brokerage? Transportation Brokerages are a new concept in providing rural transportation, and their incredible success nationwide has led to many states being split entirely into regional brokerages. A broker can either providE~ services directly or can subcontract with transportation providers for services.

3. How does it work? A person who needs a ride calls the Broker at least a day ahead to schedule a trip. The Broker will arrange for the ride with agencies or businesses who contract to sell rides as a Provider, or to Volunteers who will be reimbursed for mileage for the trip.

4. Who owns the vehicles? Each agency or volunteer will own their own vehicles. Later on, the Brokerage will get small buses and run a shuttle bus system between Kenai and Soldotna, and they will own those small buses.

5. Who can ride? Anyone can request a ride. It is expected that most rides will be needed by seniors, welfare to work recipients, and those who are disabled, but anyone from the public can use the system.

6. Where can a rider go? Anyplace. To church, to work, to shopping, to doctor appointments, to social activities. Whatever.

7. Do the rides have to be scheduled ahead of time? Yes, all rides must be scheduled at least a day in advance.

8. What is the geographic area covered? To start with, only the Central Kenai Peninsula communities of Soldotna, Kenai, Nikiski, Sterling, and Kasilof. Expansion can occur to other areas later on.

9. What is the fare for a small child? All children under 6 years old accompanied by a caregiver will travel free.

lO.Are the drivers trained? Training will be provided to drivers for defensive driving, passenger sensitivity and assistance, first aid, and for other special needs. People Movers at the Municipality of Anchorage has agreed to help provide this training.

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11. Are the vehicles safe? Are they insured? Each vehicle must pass a safety check. Every agency or volunteer will provide proof of insurance. CARTS will also carry general liability and non-owned vehicle insurance.

12.Who can be a provider? Who can be a volunteer? Drivers will prOVide references, be road tested, and have a good driving record. All drivers will pass a criminal check.

13. Is the service ADA approved? Some vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs, and all new vehicles purchased by CARTS will be ADA accessible. Be sure to let the scheduler know that an accessible vehicle will be needed.

14. How much is a ride? Fares aren't set yet. Some agencies will prOVide additional subsidies for fares for their clients.

15. Where does the money come from? Grants have been received from the Federal Transit Administration, the Alaska Department of Transportation, Alaska Public Assistance, Alaska Mental Health Trust, and other sources. Additional grants are pending. These funds will subsidize the rides.

16. Why wasn't this done before? Public transportation does not pay for itself, which is why it is generally a municipal service. Privately owned taxi services have provided the only public rides in our area, because they can make a margin of profit.

17.What about costs for next year? Senator Stevens has sponsored Congressional earmarks for Job Access for the Central Kenai Peninsula for the next couple of years; and Alaska Department of Transportation considers this area a high priority to receive rural transportation support. This project will reqUire municipal and agency support, along with individuals to help provide rides. However, every gallon of gas at the pump is taxed to help pay for transit, and we are eligible for some of that money.

18.Why do we think it can work? Brokerages using this model have worked exceptionally well in many rural areas of the country. Coordinated transportation services can reduce administrative costs and client services can be enhanced by working together. Vehicles can be used more efficiently to avoid duplication of routes and overlapping destinations. Taxpayer costs for Medicaid trips can be reduced and services improved.

19. Why will it work now? The timing is right. Welfare to Work legislation and T-21 Federal Highways legislation have put many millions of dollars into transportation funding that is available for us right now. Rural transportation services are being developed all over the United States. Why not here?

20. How can a person or a group help? Blocks of fares for special interest target groups will be sold, so those who can't afford trips can still get a ride. Individuals can become volunteer drivers and be reimbursed for mileage. Agencies or small businesses can become providers and be paid for rides. Ask for information.

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WHO IS DOING -rHIS? Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. -- Kristin Lambert, Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Richard P. Troeger Board President Janine Espy, LOVE, Inc. Board Secretary Jane Stein, Bridges Board Treasurer Tom Stroman, Kenai Native Association Joan Merrick, Nurse Practitioner Sharen Sleater, Public Representative John Hammelman, Borough Planning & Zoning Terry Boroughs, Consumer User

Advisory PARTNERS:

262-5387 283-5621 262-2659 283-4851 262-0434 262-7913 283-7280 283-1015

Accessibility / AMHT Jerie Best I"i~~k~ca~ .. . .•. Brent Hibbert

1"liiska~ob Center/D()L Vallschi Alaska Housing Finance Marilyn Holvoet

Alaskan Physical Therapy Jill Skidmore Erickson

Central Peninsula Hospital Pat Burke-Peters

CICADA HenryNovak

City of Kenai Rick Ross

City of Soldotna Tom Boedeker

lc:~ok 1r1I~tA~demy .. Paul Minelga CPCS/COP Donna LeGerda

l~i"~F"ljmny&'(()ut~.13ervices Bill Galic DOLlWD/JTPA Jacelle Zoubek

Economic DeveloPment Distric Betsy Art>elovsky

Food Bank and Public Interest James Fisher

Forget-Me-Not Care C~r1ter Linda Boyle

Fred Meyer Linda Schirmers

Frontier Community Services Wini Crosby

Healthy Communities Lisa Parker

Herita~e Place Dennis MUrriiX

In~~pendentLiving C~nt~r Laurel Frison

Independent Living Center, Homer Joyanna Geisler

Ionia, Inc. Eliza Eller

JD's Professional Assistance Joe Donahue

Kenai Adult Probation Office Sue Ford

Kenai Alternative School Dennis Dunn .. ~ Kenai Chamber of Commerce Amy Favretto

Kenai Community Care Center TammYl:li~Ylell ...... 1~~~~iPe~i~sula~~r?~!lh Dal~l:lagley / Ed Oberts Kenai Peninsula C()lIege DianeTljylor Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Sandra Hensler

Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives . .

Kenai Peninsula United Way

Wendy Knight

Evy§ebhardt

IKenai Public H~altl1 Kenai senior Citizens

JoAnn Hagen

Kellie Kelso

KPRC&D ICharleSQua~re KPRG&D / USDA IMarkWeatherstone KSRM . IJim Hei~· ~ .

Peninsula Clarion !Shanna Loshbaugh

l-p~ro_v_id.~e~r_ln~te~r_es~t~~~~~_~.+lc_h_r~is~tin~e_H~a~n_s_on~ .. ~_~_.~ Public Assistance/Job Center IBarb Moultrie

Ip~blicl~terest IClifford..smith Public Interest IRene~ Graham

lPublic;lnterest IMargene Andrus

IPublic: Interest •.•. .IKevin Hyde I~ubliclntere~t . ID.EvelynJuday .. IPLJ~lic;lnterest l"mYJackmljn Ipublic: Interest IGeorge Ticknor

!Public, Interest IHarold Ward

!Salamatof Native Association IJim Se~LJra ISalvation Army IShirley Stanford lSoldotna Chal1lb~rR~p IBarl>ara~uckl1lan Soldotna Chamber Director IJustine Polzin

lSol~()l.na Senior Services....... IJan Fena lTriil1sp()rtatior1~~~ ~c:~()ols I[)~l>~i~St~~ii~ ILJ~[)"'RlJriil[)~veloPment .1~iC:h.elle~~11 !Veteranlnterest IJason Mathews. !VocationalRehablCathy Campbell

!wome!~'s Resour~&.CriSiS ICheri Smith

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POLICIES:

1. THIS IS A CLIENT DRNEN SERVICE THAT IS LIMITED TO FUNDS AVAILABLE. THE BROKER DOES NOT GUARANTEE RIDES TO A PROVIDER.

2. All fares are paid in advance by purchasing punch cards. No money needs to change hands between the driver and the passenger.

3. Information about riders is confidential. 4. All trips provided by the "lowest cost, most appropriate" prOVider available. 5. Broker will set standards for Driver Training, Vehicle Condition, and Service Guidelines. 6. Safety of the passenger is paramount from point of origin to the destination. 7. Drivers must maintain a courteous attitude at all times. 8. All vehicles must have two-way radios or cellular telephones. 9. This program prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities. 10. All operations are in compliance with "Drug Fee Workplace Act of 1988". 11. Broker may assign or deny trips to providers based on the Brokers judgment that the

trip will be safe, reliable, and comfortable, and at the least cost to the funding sources or the program.

12. All trips are prOVided from Door-to-Door. 13. Providers can pick up clients as much as 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up

time and up to 15 minutes after the scheduled pick-up time. This window of opportunity is necessary for scheduling purposes.

14. Passenger should not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to appointments. 15. The average waiting time for a scheduled return trip, after an appOintment, should not

exceed 30 minutes. 16. Child safety restraints will be used when appropriate. 17. The Provider will notify the Broker within two hours of any accidents or problems. 18. All drivers will have a valid driver's license and insurance. All drivers will have a

background check performed. 19. The Provider must assure that drivers act in a professional manner at all times. 20. Drivers will wear CARTS identification nametags. 21. Depending on passenger needs, drivers may assist the passengers. 22. Cancellation rules require at least two hour notice. 23. All rides must be scheduled during working hours at least one day before ride is needed. 24. Provider vehicles and eqUipment shall be maintained in clean and good operating

condition. The Broker can conduct unannounced spot checks of vehicles and equipment for safety concerns.

25. All vehicles must be eqUipped with adequate heating systems and seat belts for driver and passengers.

26. Each vehicle will have specified eqUipment for emergencies.

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Why parks should aeate off-leosh dog oreas 1

Creating a Dog Pork 3

Choosing a Site 3

fencing 4

eqUipment Needed 5

Rules to be posted 6

Admittance Policy 7

Programming ood Uterature 8

J\AQlntainlng a Dog Porli 9

The Cost of Constructing and Maintaining a Dog Pork 11

Portnershlp with Advocacy Groups 13

Corporate Sponsorship 15

Uobillty Concerns 15

Amending the City Ordinance 16

Contacts: Other existing Dog PorKs 17

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PREFACE

This management old was written In 1995 by .JennIfer Hlckes as th8 first In Q setles 01 new pubUcctfons oIfered by the American PaH and Aeaeotioo Society.

It represents on onoIysis of existing dog pori{ focllitles located In public peril settings and offers methods for responding to this popular trend for paH use.

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Gone Ole the de¥' when the only prcgrcm for dogs end their owners were obedience classes. In 1996, pets ae ccnsldered to be one d the I'cstest growing oreos for entertoinment expetldibRs In Americc. The plethora of pet "~ stores now highlight the retaillondsccpe Indlcot:ing that not cnIy do more people own pets, but they ere spending si2cble doIlors to give their pets the very best cere end treat:mel'lt.

As I hove troveled nationwide it has omozed me that so mony pork and reaeotion professionals own dogs end admit their' treat these pets wiltl all the love and attention of femily. Advlowled9ing their own desire to recreate wiltl their pets. these same pC'ofessionois cite limited access In public parks to walk, l\Jtl. and interact wiltl their pets.

Historicolly. local orclincnces hove excluded dogs from public spaces for a voriety of sofety end use reasons. HOUJe'

INTRODUOJON

WHAT IS ADOG PARK?

A dog perk is 0 contoined public: cno uilere dog owners mey oJlow their clogs to run oif-teash. This fac:jlity is ~ to os Q dog peril for convenience's scke through9ut this monuol; howewr. It Is i~ to note thct seme pak depatments peeler to ccIJ the fccjJity an "otf-leosh dog exercise areo."lhe ideo behird this oltemotive title is thct the erpression. -dog pcri(. has the CCMOtotion of being 0 port< for dogs o~. rather than being 0 legitimate reaeotioncJ outlet for people. This mcnJOl addresses questions concerning the development and maintenance of such otf-leash areas. os well as issues pertaining to Iiobility. legisJatiw rem end portneIShip with oclvocacy groups.

WHY SHOULD PARKS CREATE OFF"lEASH DOG AREAS?

Afew citI,J and countI,J park deportments oaoss the United States hove begun to integrote off-leash dog perks!nto their fuallties. The Impetus behind this movement is the combined inlfuence of public demand by dog owners end the need fer PatH and Aeaeotion Depcttments to hcr.Ie on eifective means of control aver do9s in public pcril fond.

The Iarg~e growth of t.rbcn population has mode open space for dogs and their owners Inaeosingly SCDCe. As a result. dog owners commonly use pak space os a place to toKe their dogs. Since many dog owners feel thot oo-Ieosh walking Is Insufficient exerdse for their pets. the mondotorv leash low Is often Ignored. resulting in potetltiolly dongerous contlid:S with other pctk users. 8ecc11S0 dog owners comprise 28% of the Americcn popuJatlon and ore continuing to Inaeose. these conditions ere not likely to Improve. Rother then boMing do9s completely from parks. It is often in the best Interest of the park ~m that a compromise be reoched fulfilling the needs of both parks and dog owners.

Designating on area where dog ow,ners can allow their animals to run ol'f-leash successhJlly remedies this problem in paks where the concept has been Inaoduced. Violations of the Ieosh low ond subsequent publiC complaints hove deaeosed; and dog owne:s hove 0 place to legcIly exercise their pets.

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CftERTlNG RDOG PARK

The oveteIJ noQJre 01 Q dog perk uItimatsIy dcpellds on the chcnxter of the creo In which It Is built Each dog pak Is indivIdJcI to the patl"aoor demcnds of Its c:cmtnt.nibJ. It might be wise to M'I the dog park on a six-month test basis before Inwsting fully IIltD the project. 1hB following Is by no means a list of requirements for dog parks, but simply Q ~latfon of optlons.

CHOOSING ASITE

The land for a dog parH con be public fend a a purchosobJe OIleosoble lot of privote land. It Is preferoble to develop Q desi~ dog crea of on established pa1i so I:tlot dog owner.; con be just as lnducJed In park planning and progrcmming as are softbaJI piol,Jels or joggers. The land seled:ed. however. should be relatively IouHlse to 'CM:lid opposition that would crise upon taking land awoy from f::n/ other group. In ccses where park land Is unavclloble. It Is possible to develop other unused oreos of the dbJ. For e:::tlITlple. the Point /sobel dog parH in Son frcnciscc was a former Jondfill; other pori(S hove been built on abandoned residMtiallots. fcnner school yads and valous other unused plots of land.

It Is Important to gouge the anticipated Qt11Cllrt ofuse the paX will receive. f.lcJny existing dog parks suffer hem eMU use because l:he\I ae often the only off-leosh focilibJ In the oreo. for Itlis reason, It tocJy be beneficial to estebllsh more tnon one dog porH site for ycu park a dbJ.

Some pam officials SIJ998Sl: thor: the park be Ioccted away from resldentJaI areas due to the noise level sudl porXs con aeote. Trees and other foliage con be planted to provide a noise~. If neczssav. If si'ln.tlben,I around the fence Is not on option. It would sufflce to CJ:Net the fence with a moterlol. such as opaque plastlc sheet:lng. ~l addition, by ccnceollng the view outside the fence, dogs ore less likely to bail at octivltles taking ploce beyond the dog orea. ConceoJing the outside view would obIIIate problems like the one experienced at a California parH. for example, uilere the dogs created a noise problem btt borldng at possing goIfm on the bordering golf COIXSe.

Between one and fl\le aaes of fend Is the Ideal slze for a dog poriI. oIthough existing dog ~ vay In size from os smoU as hoI1 on cae to os /age as 70 aaes. PerilS smoIler thon 1 aae have sometimes experienced overaowding problems. while parks exceeding five aaes are sometimes

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EQUIPMENT

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Werst. dog paks find it CCt'Mltlient to require that dog 0tJ.ItletS decn up otter t1'ieir pets. Onl", In dog pails with a !age 0/11ClU\t of ccreoge Is owner deon-up not required. The most effective uJtJi to fcdlitcts this form of selfmointenenCe Is to provide the necessav deotHlp tDoIs on site. Perils requiring owners to bring their own equipment mpenence mere problems enforcing the deotHJP rule.

There ae rncny conine deon-up products on the tnerHet. Canine deotHJp materiols are beneficicJ not 00'" to dog perils but also to on", aeo of a perk where dogs ae petmitted entronce under the leash low. Afew of these products ore os follows:

a) Mutt Mitts MJtt Mitts ore plastic blod09fOdoble tlO9S that feVefSe and tie to contain and seal In dog feces. (Intelligent Products Inc. (800) 697-6084)

b) DIspoz·A·Scoops Dispoz-A-Scoops ore biodegcdoble p1clStlc bogs with Q wired mouth and on ottoehed cordboord handle that allows a -no-toueh.. odvcntege.

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Some dog pariis hove Icrge sand pit cn:os In order to concentrete dog feces In one place Instead of thrcughout !he dog pak. AdrcwbocH to this feature Is that dog owners ore less likely to pidl up oft:u their dog since thel,l thlnH of the sandbox os a litter box. Owners hove oIso complained about the send getting In their dog's coot.

Woter Source

Host dog pariis provide water fountains. lOl.nl Ccrvpl dog ~ has drinking fountains with spicXets on the bottom for dogs and the off-leosh dog oreo at los Palmos Perk hos "Fido fountains". especially designed for dogs.

Dog PlolJorounds

A dog pone In Belgium offers ploy equiprnent spedficoU", .,,'" designed for do~· end their owners. EqUipment con' consist of plastic dog-size tLlbes. hurdles. hon9ing tires. 0Ild Frisbee courses. Pia",

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equipment for dogs Is mere fer the benefit r:J the ~ than fer their dogs; like mony ccnine products on the morket. It Is Ql issue r:J whet dog owneIS would like to think. their dogs prefer. F1aI equipment Is on added expense to developing a dog porH end It is doubtful thct the issue eitects the dogs one WOl,I or cnotr.er.

• Signs posting hours and rules should be placed ot '-Ulous Intervc/s ttroucjlout the dog porK to enslft that they ore seen. The previously noted dogi deorwp products con oIso be adered with dispensers that hove signs.1

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I DOG PAAK RULES The general consensus omong pail officiols regording dog porK rules Is to

keep them as simple os possible. Unless the dog pals wonts to poy on attendant to monitor pork activities, simplicib,lls the easiest ovenue to ensure that rules

.ore followed. Generally, peer influence between dog owners Is enough to enforce porH rules. Perils on the smoIler side tetld to hove the most success in rule enforcement since the dog ownetS ore all within view of one onother's actions. The following ore a set of 1Ules. univetSOi to most existing dog perks:

• Dog leces must be cleaned up by owners

• Dog owners must be in the park and within view of their dogs

- Dogs must be removed from the dog park at the first sign of aggression

• Dog owners must have a leash in hand at aJllimes

- Keep small children ancI infants under sbict supervision

• LEASH dogs while entering and exiting the dog park

- Female dogs in heat are prohibited from entering the dog park

• Fill any hole your dog digs (it may be helpfUl to provide a shovel on the grounds for this purpose)

• Aggressive dogs are not permitted on the premises

• Dogs should be under voice control (ie. they should come when called by their owners)

1 • All dog owners who fail to comply with the above rules can be ticketed• by park police and animal control officers.

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ADMITTANCE POUCY

lJ.Jlile most dog perks hc:P.oe on open cdmissicn poll(\l. there orB a few thct chofge on entrance fee. Entrcncs fees CDiet maintenance costs and fund the lnitlction of other area dog palG. The Done CcultJ.J dog perks in Wisconsin c:hcrge a season's pass of $5 and wiD soan raise the fee to $1 0 per yea (S1 for a daily pass). At the Winnetka Dog Seoch in JUInois, the fee fer a season's pass costs S2S, with SS for each additional dog: for I'ICln-r8SicIen the season fee dlmbs to $1 SO. Admittonce fees do not:seem to deter owners from bringing their dogs to the perks.

An admission poli(\l has Its benefits. In chaging a fee, certain requirements con be tTlCX1e to implement more effective soieb} control aver the dog pork For example, In order to purchase a season pass. the pcric mcy require thet the dog be up to date on Its vocdnes; hove completed on obedience course; and/or hove verification from a veterincriQ"l of no previous record 01 vidous behavior. The money raised from admittance fees not ooIy helps the pcric to ~ for ord malnteln the dog fccilities, but It con oJso help to hKld other facets of the generoJ pork. The Winnetka Dog 8eoc:h, for example, made on emo S8,OOO which It used toward other park actiVities.

A drcwbodl to chorging Q"l admittance fee Is that it becomes neceSSOl\l to hove on attendant on site dl.xing ope:rctlng hou's to cnecx fer passes. An alternative to this is to provide 0 comblnotlon code to ttlose registered, who con thelliet themselves inside the paM. StiU. (1 mcjor ~ remains thet entrance fees promote on e:rdusionorv policy towcrd the public.

Below Is an example of a dog ~ admission pass.

DOG PERMIT APPUCAnON To apply for a dog permit through !he mail jPIease provide 1fle following information:

Name _

Address . _

State , _

Phone Number ,. 8:00AM - 4:30 PM

Dog License No. No. _ No. No. _

Daily Pass $1.00 Date Requested _

Please send your application and child< to: County Parks Department

(your address)

For further information call (your phone)

DOG PARK HOURS

The dog pate shcUd be opetI oa:atflll9 to IegUc::r pc:rH ht:us. People uilo use dog paks generoIIy USB them on a daily basis. in the hcus befae ald dmr werH. ald d.ring the weekend hells. Sane pates heMs ~ a dD-use system, utlavsleash IaJJS oppIy cUing certein hous and df-leosh use Is permitted dJing athers. la.nl ~ PaM ald Sene Cn.rz Pai«. ecd1 uilich operrte on a cUlkJse poIia.,. hole e:rperienced gect diffiaJty with dog ooneG igoing the on-Iecsh hous. It Is I:herefore rec:cmnended that dog pates apemtB on IUIJ...time off~ hous rcther than attempting to operote on a time shere txzsis.

PARKING LOT

A dog park should have a handicop-accessible poriiing lot In dose proximib/ to its entrance. The amount of porliing spaces will depend on the expected use of the pOlk People will oIso be arriving to the porii by bike. so blcyde stonds might be a consideration.

People tend to let their dogs run loose in the parking lot an the wo~ in end out of the off-leash orea. As this con lead to hazardous situations. it Is Importent to conspiQJQusl~ past the rules In the porXing lot so thot people cen see them before entering the lot.

LANDSCAPING

The parH may want to plant trees ond shrubbery in the dog porii for aesthetic purposes. Same parks have cemented walkways end paths through the woods. Shade trees ore also importont for the summer ~.

UTERATURE AND PROGRAMMING

A dog porX Is a good place to disseminate material regarding veterinary cere, vccdne information. and neutering and spa~ing concerns. It is olsa necessav to post or provide hcndouts with coutioncrv Information. Dog ownets should especiall~ be aware of the park's Iiabilib/ polia,J. Some dog parks thot ore

paticulorly large have literature lXging OW~ to stcy witnin view of a their pet due to the dangels of poisonous natural elements. dog

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MAINTAINING A DOG PARK

Dog perks are relatively low maintenance. It is ,. oj recommended thct porlis have maintenance windows where l:" sections are dosed off every few mond'IS for repair. Due to the high volume use most dog perks receive, it is often necessary to re-seed the gross. especially around the gote aree. In some cases. the wear Is so greet that It Is Impossible to maintain gross in certain patches of the dog field. These creos con be covered with cedar chips or mulch (depending on geogrophiccllocctian, the gross may also require irrigotJon).

Trcsh containers should be emptied doily and waste scoops restocked when needed. While 0WnetS ore required to dem up after their dogs, it is Inevitable thct some areas wiU be missed. Oecln-Up rounds should be mode doily Of weekly to make SlXe that the pork 1:5 free from waste. It is also recommended thct the fencing. tree trunks and other equipment be hosed down to prevent urine stains end odors.

The clog pork will require mowin9 and should be hondIed in the some wey as any other aree of a pork.

The laurel Canyon dog pork treolts its grooods with a Rea control medlcnism to eliminate conine parasites. The treatment eliminates fleas through nematode parasites thct ott:eeli laNoe, before thel.I con hatch. Due to Its biological nal:1Jre. the treatment Is not harmful to humans or onimols. The product has proven effective and would be beneficial to CI'll,J dog pork that e%peIiences high levels of use. ;,For Information regcrding a biological flea control product. refer to the appendix.

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Considering the streight I'crwcrd ~ 01 a dog parK. Its ccnsttUction cost Is normally relatively inexpensive. Signs and fendng ae the mininun c::moont of equIpment needed to ccnstruct a satisfcctcry dog paX. Pale systBms often have sucn equipment aIreoO,Iln steck. Most dog pcrlts haIIe IrM!lstBd between $500 end $1300 for signs. and fencing costs depend on the material end the amount needed. The instcllotion of a six foot chain link fence aCUld on 80 by 90 foot oreo. fer example. Is estimated to cost between $3.000 and $4.CXXJ. occcn::ling to the Greenbelt. Maryland Public lJJorks Deportment. Scoop dispensers cost between $50 and $100. The cost of other equipment such os benches end water fotX\tCins will depend on the pork and depcrtment's equipment supplier.

On overage. the cost of ~l a dog pam con IUrI from $8.000 to $30.000. In coses whete the pork must tx.y the property. construct a paridng lot. Install irrigation systems. or opts to provide multiple amenitIes. the expenses run much higher. .

Maintaining a dog pork is estimated to cost opproximotely $5.000 a year. This Includes about two hours a week In deaning labor. refilling scooper dispensers. printing costs for dog pork Iiterob.R and IClI.Wl cera. In pclriis with high volume b'Cffic. turf maintenance Is constent end ccn become expensive. The designated dog area of long Beach Perk experienced this problem and now maintains en irrigated dirt fie/cl which has posed no problem fer pam U5eIS. Dog parks l:tlct hire petsOMel to monitor admissions wiD obviously Incur higher maintenance costs.

lJ..Iaking with local ~ groups and fostering ccrporote sponsorship are options to help defroy some of the costs involved In moJntclniog end ccnstnJeting a dog pak. Consult the following sections fer more Informatlon.

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A recent survey by the American Animal Hospital Association shows the extent of care and attention toward dogs.

79% give their dogs holiday or birthday presents

68% bring their dog when they travel

62% sign letter.; or cards from themselves and their dogs

61 % believe caring for their dogs fulfills their need to parent

33% talk to their dogs 0 the phone or through an answering machine while away

32% of dogs sleep In their owner's beds

77% spend the night Indoors

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Almost ewzy ezistIng dog park stated as a result d Jcxcl dog associations. These QSSOCiatia1s have been the ~ behind gcmetIng plbJlc suppcxt. petitioning the dty can:lJ and pIaWng the specifics d a proposed dog perk. Patnerships between advoc:ccy grcups and paks departments en mutually benelidal. Adwxccy grtlUpS pedcnn the majaity d planning cncI orgcni2ctlon. u.ilile perk departments offer legitlmotton 01 their ccuse. perk land and a liability policy. In rnotVJ ccses. ~ groups have helped to ft.nd equipment fer the dog perk. as weD as token responsibility In providing dog perk IlterctLn and planning related events. AcMxccy goups also t:eke a role ~ monitoring pork activities inducllng deon-up cncI other maint£llcnce projects.

If yotX area does not have a dog associotion It Is et:JSV to gather one. Almost oJl comtnlXlities helle unoffidoJly designated dog enos who's users would be interested In establishing a IegoIIy sanctioned pIoce to gather with their dogs. Dane CDJnbI Perk Convnission 01 Wisconsin. for excmple. conducted 0 telephone S1JtWiY before stating Its dog parks. The suvey enabled the pork c:oovnission to gouge plbJlc lnl:eresl: cncIln so doing. coIled:ed names of those interested in forming a focus group. locol Humane Society organizations are potential candidates fer becoming Involved with the dog pork. and con othelwlse provide Information regarding dtfzens who may oIso be Interested.

SUCE OF UFE

The Chicago White Sox held the first ever "Dog Day Event" on August 28. 1996. Over 350 pets end their owners sot In bleacher seats for this special promotion.

Autodesli Corporation in San Aafcel. California allow canines to accompany about seventy employees to work. The company has a three stricks (poops) end you're out policy.

"Dogs for Dummies" author. Usa Abbot Blarney cites that more end more. pets are welcome In places such os hotels. stores. woricplaces. opelKlir restaurants. and tourist attractions.

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It may be of benefit to irM:We pet stores. pet prct\Jct CI:lOIpalies. or \/8b!lrInay dlnlcsin the dog pak eHat As olf-leash CRCIS CnJ thouglt to provide etrectiw; emtdse end behaviord benefits fer dogs. orgonizatfcns wiD receive positlw pOOllcity fer helping to lnitlcte such en outlet. In I8tLm fer"its donotlon, the ccmpalI,L ccn get Its nome printIld on Q sigl or In dog perk hondouts. Scooper dispensels end the scccpas themseMas con oIso be adered with 0JStCm printed sponsor names. AccnbCd: con be developed that would ol/ow the ccmpcny to cooduct ITlOriIeting promotJcns fer a limited time at the dog POCM. Excmples of this would be for °pet pn::dKt CCltIlpQnV tD ~de free samples of Its dog food at the porH or for a spokesper.ion from Q IoccI veterinay hospitcl to schedule a talk on heoIth core for animcJs.

Accse of COlpOI'ate sponsaship in proc:tice is demonstroted through the extlons of the los Angeles Paks Deportment. the some depcrtment that monoges the successful Lo.nl Canyon Dog PaM. The Paks Deportment is CI.JmWly worldng In portnetship with a corporote sponsor to aeote a 12-oae dog pait at the Sepulwdo Recreation Area in the San Femondo Valley. The sponsor will donote S50,OOO tow

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Dog Exercise Area.s of Alaandria, Virginia TwentI,J six designctecl areas have been estcbIlshed rcr ownetS to oIJow their dogs off-leash. Due to conilicts restJltlng &om dogs intafering with other porH activities, tne city Initiated off Jeash crees during the mid-seventies. The areas ere not fenced and most consist of 100 by 100 feet to on cae. Ownets are responsible for dean up. The owrcll cost of the dog crees. most of which wos spent on signs. is estimated to be cround $1.a:n No liability suits have been reported. ~ City of Alexandria. Dept. of Aeaeotion (703) 838-4340

Ashland, Oregon In response to local demands. tne city of Ashland provided on off leash area for dogs in November of 1994. The park constitutes two aaes on the outskirts of town surrounded by a wire fence withe picnic tcbIe and OJtout milk Jugs for scoopers. The total cost of the pcrli is estimated at $2.000. ~ Hen Mickelson (541) 488-5340

Dane County Dog Parks, Madison, Wisconsin These dog parks number 5 and a silth dog park is in the process of being built. €och dog park consists of 0 17 to 20 oae designated aeo within a previously existing park. The dog perMs were stcrtecl QS a result of a problem with leosh-law breakers as well as a recognition that they seNe os legitimate recreotlonol outlets for citizens. A fee of $5 Is required for a season pass; $1 for a dol/y pcss. There ha.ie been no liability suits. The Parlis Deportment is in the process of finishing 0 3-yeor study on their dog perks. ContQct; Hen Lupine.(608) 246-389~1

Holmes Park Dog Run, Uncoln, Nebraska The peril was established in 1990 oncI consists of 12 oaes. The site Is a water l\Jn-off oreo of unusec:llond that is fenced in by hog wire and chain link fencing, Owners are not reqUired to dean up COg waste, oncl the grass Is purposely kept longer in order to help filter COg waste. A dog once escaped through the •• fencing ond was hit by 0 car; no Iiobilities were inanred, kl ~t: lincoln Pcrlis and Aeaeation (402) 441-7847 'II

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l.aurel Canyon Park, Los Angeles, CR. A pariI once considered to be unsafe is now a dean. well~ public futility os 0 result of the efforts of Pcrid!Jotch. a nonprofit dog owners group. The group began using the porlf in 1982 end bV 1988 the patH became officiallv ordinonced as a duol-uso

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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY· SOLDOTNA, ALASKA . 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892

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DALE BAGLEY MAYOR

TO:

FROM:

William Popp, Assembly President Members, Kenai Peninsula Borough AS~lY"

Drew Scalzi, Assembly member ~ DATE: August 15,2000 ~

SUBJECT: Ordinance 2000-29, Kachemak Bay Fire and Emergency .Medical Service_ Area

In order to clarify the intent that most personnel working for the proposed service area would be volunteers, I propose the following amendments:

1. Insert the word "volunteer" whenever the service area is named as follows: Kachemak Bay Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services.

2. Add a new V/bereas clause providing:

Whereas, although the service area may eventually employ personnel, it is intended that most services will be provided by volunteers.

Chapter 16.20. GREATER KACHEMAK FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AREA

16.20.010. Boundaries. There is established a service area within the borough designated as the "Greater

Kachemak Fire and Emergency Medical Service Area," in that portion of the borough described as all the following referenced to the Seward Meridian, Alaska:

Beginning at the north 1/16 line of section 35, T5S, RI5W, and the mean high water line on the westerly shore of Cook Inlet;

Thence Easterly along the 1/16 line to the north 1/16 comer common to section 32 and 33, T5S, RI4W;

x (1 ~ Eff Thence north along the section line to the intersection of the thread of Anchor River; NC-W ~ ce easterly along the thread of Anchor Rive~to the point of intersecti with the line f~

to section 1,2, 11, and 12, T3S, RII W;

section comer common to section 19,20,

Thence so easterly on a projected line toward the section comer c 28,29,3 and 33, T3S, R9W to the thread of the Fox River;

Thence east along the to 'p line to the sectio ~omer common to section 35 and 36, T3S, RII W, and section 1 and 2, T

Thence south to

comm to section 36, T4S, RI2W and section 31, T4S, RII W;

ence southwesterly along the thread of the Fox River to the Mean High Water Line of the achemak Bay; \

Thence southwesterly along the Mean High Water Line also bei~ shore~ Kachemak Bay to intersectionofT6S, R12W,and T6S, R13W also being Kachemak City (:ast boundary;

Thence north along the Kachemak City boundary to the south 1/16 comer common to section I, T6S, R13W, and section 6, T6S, RI2W;

Thence west along the Kachemak City boundary to the south 1/16 comer common to section I, and 2, T6S, R13W;

Ordinance 2000-29 New Text Underlined; (DELETED TExT BRACKElED] Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Page 2 of7

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THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SECTION LINE TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE THREAD OF ANCHOR RIVER;

Thence easterly along the thread of Anchor River to the point of intersection with the section line common to sections 23 and 26, T5S, R14W;

Thence east to the section corner common to section 20, 21,28 and 29, T5S, R12W;

Thence north to the section corner common to section 8,9, 16, and 17, T5S, R12W;

Thence east to the section corner common to section 11, 12, 13, and 14, T5S, R12W;

Thence north to the section corner common to section 1,2, 11, and 12, T5S, R12W;

Thence east to the section corner common to section 1 and 12, T5S, R12W, and section 6 and 7, T5S, R11W;

Thence north to the % corner common to section 1, T5S, R12W, and section 6, T5S, R11W;

Thence east to the % corner common to sectiol1 5 and 6, T5S, R11W;

Thence north to the township line common to T4S and T5S;

Thence east along the township line to the section corner common to section 32 and 33, T4S, R11W;

Thence north to the section corner common to section 28, 29, 32 and 33, T4S, R11W;

Thence east to the % corner common to section 33 and 28, T4S, R11W;

Thence north along the center % line to the % corner common to section 21 and 28, T4S, R11W;

Thence east to the section corner common to section 21,22,27, and 28, T4S, R11W;

Thence north to the section corner common to section 15, 16, 21 and 22, T4S, R11W;

Thence east to the east 1/16 corner common to section 14 and 23, T4S, R11W;

Thence south to the northeast 1/16 corner of section 23, T4S, R11W;

Thence east to the south 1/16 corner common to section 23 and 24, T4S, R11W:

Thence south to the north line of Alaska State Land Survey 77-27;

Thence westerly to northwest corner of Alaska State Land Survey 77-27 also being a point on the northeast line of Lot 2, United States Survey 3354;

Thence southeast along the line common to Alaska State Land Survey 77-27 and Lot 2, United States Survey 3354, to the northeast corner of Voznesenka Subdivision, 85-31 Homer Recording District;

Thence southeast along the northeast line of Voznesenka Subdivision, 85-31 Homer Recording District, to the southeast corner of said subdivision also being the intersection of Alaska State Land Survey 77-29 northwest line;

Thence northeast along the northwest line of Alaska State Land Survey 77-29 to the northeast corner of Alaska State Land Survey 77-29;

Thence southeast along the northeast line Alaska State Land Survey 77-29 to the southeast corner of Alaska State Land Survey 77-29 also being the northeast corner of United States Survey 3002;

Thence south along the east line of United States Survey 3002 to the Mean High Water Line of Kachemak Bay.

THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALON THE MEAN HIGH WATER LINE ALSO BEING THE NORTH SHORE OF .

Thence south to the northeast 1/16 corner of section 23, T4S, R11 W;

Thence east to the south 1/16 corner common to section 23 and 24, T4S, R11W:

Thence south to the north line of Alaska State L_and Survey 77-27;

Thence westerly to northwest corner of Alaska State Land Survey 77-27 also being a point on the northeast line of Lot 2, United States Survey 3354;

Thence southeast along the line common to Alaska State Land Survey 77-27 and Lot 2, United States Survey 3354, to the northeast corner of Voznesenka Subdivision, 85-31 Homer Recording District;

Thence southeast along the northeast line of Voznesenka Subdivision, 85-31 Homer Recording District, to the southeast corner of said subdivision also being the intersection of Alaska State Land Su rvey 77-29 northwest line;

Thence northeast along the northwest line of Alaska State Land Survey 77-29 to the northeast corner of Alaska State Land Survey 77-29;

Thence southeast along the northeast line Alaska State Land Survey 77-29 to the southeast corner of Alaska State Land Survey 77-29 also being the northeast corner of United States Survey 3002;

Thence south along the east line of United States Survey 3002 to the Mean High Water Line of Kachemak Bay.

THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALaN THE MEAN HIGH WATER LINE ALSO BEING THE NORTH SHORE OF .

MEMORANDUM

TO: William Popp, Assembly President Members, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

FROM: Colette Thompson, Borough Attorney

DATE: August 15,2000

SUBJECT: Ordinance 2000-29, Kachemak Bay Fire and Emergency Medical Service Area

During the August 1, 2000 committee meetings Mr. Popp asked for clarification regarding the final "Whereas" clause in this ordinance. That clause currently provides:

"Whereas, such services cannot be provided by an existing service area, by annexation to a city, or by incorporation as a city;"

As discussed in the legal department memorandum of July 18, 2000, the state constitution provides:

A new service area shall not be established if, consistent with the purposes of this article, the new service can be provided by an existing service area, by incorporation as a city, or by annexation to a city.

Alaska Const., Art. X, Section 5. Case law l establishes that this provision can be satisfied by finding that the proposed s'ervice could be provided more reasonably and practically through the creation of a new service area. The following proposed amendment would satisfy this requirement:

WHEREAS, due to the size of the proposed service area such services cannot be provided more efficiently or effectively by an existing service area, by annexation to a city, or by incorporation as a city;"

Should the assembly have other factual bases in support of its conclusion that this service cannot be provided more efficiently or effectively by any of the listed alternative mechanisms, then it could add those reasons to this clause.

Keane v. Local Boundary Commission, 893 P.2d 1239,1244-1245 (Alaska 1995). I

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Date: August 15,2000 Pages: 5

To: Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

Fax: 907-262-8615

Dear Assembly Members,

I live on Diamond Ridge Road, outside the City ofHoIIli~. I am Wlablc to attend. your meeting this evening, August 15,2000. I am writing to indicate that I am very much in favor oia Fire Service area outside the existing City ofHomer. I would like to see a mil cap of 1.75.

[ have been researching over the past few weeks, the availability of "used" fire response equipment and have discovered that there is an abundance. I have attached only a few pages of infonnation for your perusal. I do not feel that it will be necessary to purchase all "new" equipment when the supply of ,"used" is great. I have spoken with Ed Oberts, Assistant to the Mayor, and Mark Beals, ,Fire Chiefof the Bear Creek Fire Service area. Both indicated the availability of "used" equipment through agencies within the state ofAlaska, such as the Divisi~m ofForestry. They also mentioned that "used" equipment could be gotten through other fire service areas or cities on the Kenai Peninsula when they upgraded their own equipment.

I feel that this is a positive move for the southern Kenai Peninsula and would appreciate a "Yes" vote on this issue.

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August 15, 2000

Dale Bagley Borough Mayor Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. Binkley Soldotna, AK 99669-7599

Dear Mayor Bagley,

Yesterday I received your Jetter regarding the build-up of pink salmon in Upper Cook Wet. I empathize with the commercial fishing industry for the economic hardship that this disappointing season has brought to the economy ofthe Kenai Peninsula.

The large pink salmon return to the Upper Cook Inlet management area continues, as evidenced by the current escapement past the Deshka weir ofover 1.2 million, and the building pink run in the Kenai River. Coho salmon returns to Upper Cook Inlet drainages appear to be well above the levl~ls observed in recent years. As you may know, the seasons for the set net and drift net commercial fisheries closed by regulation on August Th and 9th respectively.

You have requested that the Department reopen the commercial fishery to take advantage ofthe large run of pinks. I have been looking in to this issue in detail since it was brought to my attention last week. I fully recognize the urgency ofthe situation. At this time it is the opinion ofthe Department ofFish and Game and the Department ofLaw, that the Commissioner is limited in hi8 authority to reopen the commercial fishery to target pink salmon. The major reason for this is the language found in paragraph (h) of 5AAC 21.358. NORTHERN DISTRICT SALMON MANAGEMENT PLAN. This paragraph in part states:

"To minimize the harvest ofcoho salmon, no targetedpink salmonfishing will be allowed in the Central and Northern Districts until a pinksalmon managementplan is brought to the board to consider and act upon at its next regularly scheduled upper Cook Inlet meeting in 2002. ..

In 1995, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled in Peninsula Marketing Association v. Rosier, 890 P.2d 567 (Alaska 1995), that the commissioner does not have the authority to effectively veto a decision ofthe Board ofFisheries through the emergency order power, even on conservation issues, absent compelling new information that was not available to the Board at the time it adopted its regulation. However, there is an alternative approach to this problem.

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Memo to: Dale Bagley August IS, 2000

The industry could petition the Board ofFisheries under SAAC 96.626. JOINT BOARD PETmON POLICY. requesting an emergency modification of the Northern District Management plan andlor adoption of an interim pink: salmon harvest strategy. In my opinion the abundant return ofpink salmon to Upper Cook Inlet fits this policies criteria for an emergency. It is an unforeseen and unexpected resource situation where a biologically allowable resource harvest would be precluded by delayed regulatory action. I have spoken directly with the Upper Cook Inlet Drift Association about this approach, although I am not sure at this time if they intend to file a petition..

Please do not hesitate to contact me if! can provide any further assistance.

Sincerely,

Gl::~ Regional Supervisor (907) 267-2125

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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH

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MAYOR

August 14, 2000

James Brady, Central Regional Supervisor FAX (907) 267-2442 Division of Commercial Fisheries Department of Fish and Game 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, Alaska 99518-1599

Dear Mr. Brady:

The Kenai Peninsula may be declared an economic disaster due to the devastating loss of Cook Inlet Salmon during this fishing season. Many fanlilies who depend on the Upper C;)ok Inlet commercial salmon fishery are in need of assistanc:e.

I have heard from several commercial fishermen that large runs of pink salmon are coming in. Since there is a market for pink salmon and some of the commercial fishermen are willing to fish the pinks, I am asking that you consider opening Cook Inlet to commercial fishing. During disastrous fishing years like this one, even a couple of thousand dollars can go a long way. Most sport fishermen are fishing for silvers (tad are not interested in the pinks.

Thank you for considering my request to open Cook Inlet to commercial fishing. A response would be most appreciated.

Sincerely,

Dale Bagley Borough Mayor

DBlbd cc: KPB Assembly

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY. SOLDOTNA, ALASKA. 99669.7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH -." ..- ..... d""'~ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

DALE BAGLEY MAJOR PROJECTS DIVISION MAYOR

BY:Je:C# INFORMATION SHEET August 5, 2000

PROJECT NAME: Central Peninsula General Hospital Toilet / Shower Additions

The Project consists ofthe remodeling ofportions of four existing patient rooms in an occupied patient care wing at Central Peninsula General Hospital. The four rooms are arranged in pairs, each pair sharing a centrally located toilet room. The existing toilet rooms are to be demolished and be replaced by a pair of combined toilet/shower so that each patient has its own toilet/shower. Portions ofthe exterior windows will have to be removed and adapted as the new toilet/shower rooms are arranged in pairs under the eaves overhang on th,e outboard side ofthe patient rooms. Mechanical work includes the extension of existing water supplies and drainage systems; the extension of existing ventilation systems and the addition ofnew exhaust fans. Electric work includes extended lighting systems and nurse call system. All work will be at Central Peninsula Gemlral Hospital located at 250 Hospital Place in Soldotna, Alaska.

Bidders: I. Redoubt Industries Base Bid: $136,375.00 Total Bid: $271,585.00 2. Blazy Construction Base Bid: $153,943.00 Total Bid: $320,714.42 3. Holden Company Base Bid: $161,103.00 Total Bid: $334,520.00

Redoubt will be utilizing the services of the following persomlel and subcontractors on this project: David N. Yragui, Project Manag.er Aaron Kotzin, Field Superint:l."Ildent Redoubt Plumbing and Heating, Mechanical Quality Electric, Electrical CoD1tractor Wilson & Lewis, Ceilings & Walls Jim Bolstridge, Excavating Pat Carmondy, Foundation Work 4D Carpet One, Floors and Tile Custom Walls, Exterior Walls Dick's Drywall and Painting, Drywall and P:ainting

Redoubt Industries Projects Completed History (partiallist):~ 1993: Nikiski Swimming Pool Renovation & Remodel: $ 450,000.00 1994-95: Tustamena Elementary School Addition & Remodel: $ 543,000.00 1995-96: Homer Elementary School, New: $1,500,000.00 1997: Ninilchik School Wing Replacement: $ 337,000.00 + 1997: Animal Control Shelter, City of Kenai: $ 140,000.00 1998: Wildwood Correctional Center Pretrial Consolidation: $ 460,000.00 1998: Kodiak Consolidated Gas Station, U. S. Coast Guard: $ 143,000.00 1998: Petro Express Gas Station, Homer: $ 124,000.00 1998: Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Soldotna: $ 163,000.00 1998: Alaska One-Stop Facility Offices, Kenai: $ 190,000.00 1998: Homer Ferry Terminal: $ 196,000.00 1999: Challenger Learning Center, Kenai: $ 470,377.00

MEMORANDUM KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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Jeff Sinz, Finance Director ~? Troy Tankersley, Accounting Supervisor, Sales Tax Division tJ!I

DATE: August 14, 2000

SUBJECT: Sales tax data for FY2000

After review of preliminary sales tax reports for FY2000, both gross sales and taxable sales have increased over FY1999. Gross sales increased 2.39% ending at $1,676,435,808. Taxable sales increased 4.44% settling at $647,638,838. All cities, with the exception of Seldovia experienced growth in taxable sales ranging from 3.31 % in Kenai to 6.04% in Seward. Seldovia decreased 2.26%.

Industries attributable to these taxable sales increases include retail and wholesale trade (28.45%), services (4.75%) transportation, publk~ utilities (5.62%) and agriculture, forestry and fishing (10.96%). Conversely, decreases were from construction (-2.63%), finance, insurance and real estate (-2.20%) and mining (-9.5%).

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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH TOTAL GROSS AND TAXABLE SALES

1991 TO 2000

Gross Sales for Fiscal Years 1991 to 2000

Homer 0/0 Change Kenai 0/0 Change Seldovia 0/0 Change Seward 0/0 Change Soldotna 0/0 Change Other Areas 0/0 Change Total "10 Change 201,872,965 -4.33% 305,109,959 11.63% 5,186,255 8.67% 126.970,838 -5.13% 283.883,622 8.61% 753,412,169 0.05% 1,676,435,808 2.39% 211.010,111 4.02% 273,316.672 -5.69% 4,772.528 -0.11% 133,842.949 -4.92% 261,370.574 8.17% 753.055,874 -5.56% 1,637.368.708 -2.38% 202.860,748 1.24% 289.811,001 10.74% 4,777.977 -16.38% 140.771,733 1.60% 241.635,363 10.29% 797,380,365 23.85% 1,677,237,187 14.16% 200.372.188 -5.04% 261,707.082 0.22% 5,714,138 6.98% 138,548,507 1.56% 219,091,579 0.93% 643,814,010 -4.17% 1,469.247.504 -2.23% 210,997,031 18.88% 261,145.476 7.49% 5,341.394 -8.27% 136.426,198 31.85% 217.068,531 6.28% 671,804,183 -3.26% 1,502.782,813 5.20% 177,489,194 13.10% 242.942,005 -12.01% 5,823,236 31.26% 103.469.718 6.70% 204,245.952 15.61% 694,470.033 11.21% 1,428,440,138 6.95% 156,927.947 5.96% 276,108,797 24.13% 4,436.377 -17.93% 96,969,195 8.34% 176,666,612 8.57% 624,455,252 -3.21% 1.335,564.180 4.89% 148.100,988 9.91% 222.429,561 7.74% 5,405,343 35.91% 89,502.526 3.37% 162.728,015 -5.37% 645,164,790 5.37% 1,273.331,223 4.72% 134,748,314 206,455,711 3,977,056 86,582,327 171.956,308 612,259,528 1.215.979,244

Taxable Sale8 for Fiscal Years 1991 to 2000

% Change Kenai % Change Seldovia 0/0 Change Seward 0/0 Change Soldotna 0/0 Change Other Areaa 0/0 Change Total % Change 5.02% 125,384.354 3.31% 3,296.092 -2.26% 72,594.504 6.04% 156,282,064 4.24% 190,097,072 4.57% 647,638,838 4.44% 1.37% 121,368.875 1.68% 3,372,464 1.84% 68,458.077 5.89% 149,920.403 3.72% 181,789,263 3.09% 620,110,971 299% 3.20% 119.360.064 2.16% 3.311.624 -2.66% 64,648.894 10.53% 144,539,440 7.56% 176,346,655 5.41% 602.124,753 5.37% 1.65% 116,840.582 1.52% 3,402,707 -4.58% 58,491,226 4.83% 134,384,230 1.47% 167.297.305 1.77% 571,425,491 1.89% 4.21% 115,086,684 2.10% 3,565.968 8.63% 55,794.333 2.01% 132,431,964 6.24% 164,395,275 4.84% 560.802,090 4.22% 3.37% 112,720.119 -6.46% 3,282.603 9.10% 54,694,841 8.44% 124,654.599 19.74% 156,811.699 5.27% 538,077,820 5.48% 2.72% 120,500.395 22.14% 3,008,852 4.46% 50.436.073 9.54% 104,104,283 3.48% 148,964,800 3.43% 510.129,819 7.82% 6.44% 98,660.315 5.39% 2.880.254 -0.89% 46.043,403 7.05% 100,606,076 4.35% 144,027.449 6.15% 473,130,167 5.69%

93,618,089 2.906.192 43.011,539 96,414,532 135,682,639 447,653,081

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2000 Homer 99,984,752

1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

95,201,889 93,918.076 91.009.441 89.527,866 85,913.959 83.115,416 60.912,670 76.020.090

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MEMORANDUM

To: William Popp, Assembly President Members, Kenai Borough Assembly

Thru: Dale Bagley, Mayor V/.;1.3

From: Jeffrey Sinz, Finance DIrector ~

Date: August 15, 2000

Subject: Projected Revenue Impacts - Increase in Sales Tax Cap from $500 to $1,000

The following economic and financial information is provided in response to the letter from Scott Janke, Seward City Manager, proposing that the borough increase in the cap on sales subject to sales tax from $500 to $1,000. It is not intended to suggest any particular course of action by the assembly because tax policies are based on many issues, not just numbers. It is intended for your informational purposes only.

The current cap of $500 was implemented in April 1965. Between April 1965 and May 2000, the consumer price index (CPI) increased from 31.4 to 171.3, or 446%. Indexing the 5500 cap in 1965 dollars to CPI would result in a May 2000 cap of $2,230.

Because of the basic format of a sales tax return, it is not possible to report exactly how much additional sales tax revenue would be generated by increasing the cap from $500 to S1,000. Therefore, the Finance Department asked Jeanne Camp, the borough's Economic Planner to prepare an economic analysis estimating the potential revenue impacts. utilizing a statistical sample from the fourth quarter of 1999, Jeanne developed the following estimates:

Jurisdiction Estimated 1999 Sales Tax Rev

Estimated Increase $

Estimated Increase %

Homer Kenai Seldovia Seward Soldotna Kenai Peninsula Borough

$ 3,428,548 3,726,902

96,731 2,144,681 4,671,089

J..L.788.673

$ 212,137 292,153

3,035 100,502 208,680

1.150,932

6.2% 7.8% 3.1% 4.7% 4.5% 16.8%

Total All Jurisdictions 526.856,624 S1.967,439 7.3%

The above numbers are estimates based on a statistical sample and the application of several broad assumptions. Although they contain a significant margin of error, I believe they are representative of the impacts that could be expected from a $500 increase in the sales tax cap.

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Letter to Governor Knowles Pag\~ 20f2 July 25, 2000

We believe this public/private partnership will serve the state by bringing Alaskan dollars back from Arizona, provide construction and operating jobs for Alaskans and do so at a fraction of the cost of a state operated prison. But just as important, this project will provide an opportunity to address the issue of Alaskans and Alaska Natives housed in Arizona prisons.

We hope that you will take the time to meet with us and explore the possibilities as soon as we are able to secure our prison operator through the RFQ selection process.

Sincerely,

lttag; J3~ Richard Segura Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor President, Kenai Natives Association, Inc.

Cc: Senator Ted Stevens

.... Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

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The Kenai Peninsula may be declarea an economIC dIsaster due to the devastating loss of Cook Inlet Salmon during this fishing season. Many families who depend on the Upper C:)ok Inlet commercial salmon fishery are in neer! of assistance.

I have heard from several wmmercial fishermen that large runs of pink salmon are coming in. Since there is a market for pink salmon and some of the cC'mmercial fishermen are willing to fish the pinks, I am asking that you consider opening Cook Inlet to commercial fishing. During disastrous fishing years like this one, even a couple of thousand dollars can go a long way. Most sport fishermen are fishing for silvers and are not interested in the pinks.

Thank you for considering my request to open Cook Inlet to commercial fishing. A response would be most appreciated.

Sincerely.

Dale Bagley Borough Mayor

DB/bd cc: KPB Assemblv

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August 14, 2000 Mr. Bill Popp, Chair Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly 144 North Binkley Soldotna, Alaska 99669

Dear Mr. Popp and Assembly Members: First, I would like to commend Borough Mayor Dale Bagley, Planning Director

Robert Bright, and surveyor Max Best for removing a known prehistoric archaeological site from the proposed borough land sale in the Tote Road vicinity. Their commendable action preserves the site for future generations.

Recently it has come to light that an additional prehistoric site has inadvertently been included on one of the 40 acre parcels. If the assembly othenvise deems this land sale to be in the public interest, I recommend the sale of the 40 acre tract in question be approved by the assembly, but the sale date delaved until the planning staff can delete the prehistoric site from the sale area. My understanding is it would take approximately a month to re-subdivide the 40 acre parcel to delete thc~ approximately one acre historic site, and may even be completed by the September 151 sale date.

The Kenai Peninsula has a rich historic and prehistoric record going back almost 10.000 years-a record archaeologists are just beginning to understand. Since development of the Kenai Peninsula archaeological record is in its infancy, every prehistoric site is potentially important. The borough can contribute to the legacy of the Peninsula by considering policies that protect archaeological and historic resources on borough lands. In the future. I would urge the assembly to consider two actions that would proactively conserve historic resources. • First, I suggest the borough establish land management policies for historic and

prehistoric sites. This would include a system for recognizing and designating borough-owned historic and prehistoric sites and establish policies for their protection and management perhaps cooperatively engaging an entity such as State Parks.

• The other action would be an archaeological survey of borough lands to detennine what historic and prehistoric resources are under the borough's domain. In addition to contributing to knowledge of our history, the results of such a survey can be used for future policy decisions including borough land sales. Again, I commend the Borough Mayor and his administration for their protection of

the Kenai peninsula's rich historic and prehistoric resources.

Sincerely,

Dr. Alan Boraas Professor of Anthropology

AGENDA ITEM~

MEMORANDU~I KE~AI PENINSULA BOROUGH FlNANCE DEPART~IENT

TO: Bill Popp, Assembly President Members of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

THRU: Dale Bagley, Mayor rJW

FROM: Jeffrey Sinz, Finance Director 9~ DATE: August 14,2000

SUBJECT: Moose Range Meadows USAD - Financing

The Borough plans to provide the funds necessary to finance the Moose Range Meadows ~CSAD from internal sources. KPB 5.10.040 allows the investment of borough monies in special assessment districts that are authorized under KPB 5.35. The total of such investments is limited to not more than $2,000,000 at the end of any fiscal year. Currently, the borough has $480,298.94 committed to fund seven existing utility special assessment districts. If approved. the 582,969.76 projected tor the Moose Range Meadows USAD will increase the borough's total principal investment to approximately $563,268.70.

The owners of property located within the USAD will be required to make principal and interest payments each year for a ten-year period to retire the indebtedness to the borough. The rate of interest will be equal to the prime rate plus 2%. The prime rate is currently 9.50%. If it remains at that level, the rate of interest charged to the USAD will be 11.50%. Property owners can avoid or reduce the interest charge by making accelerated payments on the principal. Penalties are not imposed for accelerated payments.

EXHIBIT 7

AGENDA lTEM.&..L, iLl

PENIN!3ULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY. SOLDOTNA. ALASKA. 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892

KENAI

DALE BAGLEY MAYOR

TO: William Popp, Assembly President Members of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

THRU: {)L 6 Dale Bagley, Borough Mayor

THRU: ~'\t}{ollY Montague, Legal Department

THRU: ,Aiark Fowler, Purchasing and Materials Manager ~Max Best, Borough Surveyor

FROM: !?O Ed Oberts, Assistant to the Mayor DATE: August 14, 2000

SUBJECT: Resolution 2000-073 (Mayor) Substitute for Award of Office Space Lease for the new Community and Economic Development Division

On July 17, 2000, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for office space lease was issued by the Finance Department on behalf of the Community and Economic Development Department. The Request for Proposals was advertised in the Peninsula Clarion on July 20, 2000 and a total of 15 proposal packets were issued. One request for clarification was received concerning custodial services required and the answer was faxed or forwarded to all proposal packet holders. On the due date of August 1, 2000, four proposals were received.

On August 10, 2000, a team of four evaluators did an on-site inspection of the four proposals received. The Red Diamond Center was the highest-ranking proposal and has been inserted into the attached substitute resolution for your consideration, along with the rating tabulation sheet for all the proposals.

The administration \-vould like to have the lease agreement finalized on or about August 30, 2000 with the office space to be available on September 15, 2000.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT FUNDS VERIFIED

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Introduced by: Mayor Date: August 15,2000 Action: Vote:

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH RESOLUTION 00-073 (MAYOR) SUBSTITUTE

A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING A LEASE FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, there is a need for office space for the Community and Economic Development Department that cannot be met by the borough's present office space; and

WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for office space lease was issued by the Finance Department on behalf of the Community and Economic Development Department; and

WHEREAS, fifteen proposals were issued and four proposals were received; and

\VHEREAS, all proposals were evaluated independently by a committee of administrative personnel; and

WHEREAS, Tom Landess (Red Diamond Center) submitted the highest ranking proposal; and

WHEREAS, the planning commission recommended approval of the lease at its August 14, 2000, meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH:

SECTION 1. That an exception to KPB 17.1 0.040(B) (2) is hereby granted under KPB 17.10.230.

(1) that special circumstances or conditions exist.

FINDING: Special circumstances exist not to classifY the land as the borough will not obtain title, but instead will only lease space in a building. Per KPB 17.10.080, the borough does not classify premises it leases.

(2) that the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right and is the most practical manner of complying with the intent of this chapter.

FINDING: The borough does not interfere with private property rights by classifying lessor's lands; the classification system is intended for borough-owned lands.

'Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Resolution 00Page I of2

(3) that the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the area.

FINDING: providing adequate office space for a borough community & economic development department promotes public welfare by making the department accessible to the community in a business area and the use of a building for office space in a commercial building is a compatible use and will not injure other property in the area.

SECTION 2. That the contract for office space lease be awarded to Tom Landess under the following terms: 2000 square feet of space in Red Diamond Center, legally described as Building D Suite 16 and 17 TR IB 1 according to K-B Subdivision Part 8, be leased for a one-year term starting on or about September 15,2000, for the sum of $1 ,990 per month, with option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods, subject to assembly appropriation.

SECTION 3. Funds are available for this rental agreement in Account No. 275.11225.43810.

SECTION 4. That the mayor is authorized to execute all documents and make all agreements deemed necessary in accordance with this resolution.

SECTION 5. That this resolution take effect immediately upon adoption.

ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS DAY OF ,2000.

William Popp, Assembly President

ATTEST:

Linda Murphy, Borough Clerk

Resolution 00 Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Page 2 of2

PROPOSAL EVALUATION

OFFICE SPACE LEASE FOR COMMVNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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I CRITERIA Martin Mines

Location, Ease of Access, Compatibility with Surroundings 58 62

Maximum: 20 points

Building Appearance & Condition 59 59 Maximum: 20 points I

IOffice Layout 52 59 Maximum: 20 points

Special Features (electrical outlets, wiring for copy machine, phones, 27 27 com uters

Blazy Construction

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Cost (lease and others) 80 44 44 80 40 Maximum: 20 points

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TOTAL: 31~ 289 292 340 311

MAYOR

KENAI

AGENDA ITEM..dLf tL I PENINSULA BOROUGH

144 N. BINKLEY· SOLDOTNA. ALASKA· 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892

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DALE BAGLEY

ME:YIORANDU:\1

TO. William Popp, Assembly President Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Members

THRU: DL 6 Dale L. Bagley, Borough Mayor

FROM: fd:> Max J. Best, Borough Surveyor

DATE: August 15, 2000

SUBJECT: Resolution 00-073 (Substitute): A Resolution Awarding A Contract And Authorizing A Lease For Office Space For The Community And Economic Development Department

The Planning Commission reviewed the subject resolution during their regularly scheduled August 14, 2000 meeting.

A motion to recommend adoption of the reso lution passed by unanimous consent

Draft. unapproved minutes of the subject portion of the meeting are attached.

AGENDA ITEM H. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

3. Resolution 00-073 (Substitute): A Resolution Awarding A Contract And Authorizing A Lease For Office Space For The Community And Economic Development Department.

Staff report as read by Max Best. PC Meeting: 8-14-00

Pursuant to Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances 17.10.040, any acquisition of lands or interests in lands or resources shall be by resolution upon receipt of Planning Commission recommendation.

On behalf of the Economic Development Department, the Finance Department requested proposals for office space. Four responsive proposals were received and evaluated by a committee of administrative personnel. The Red Diamond Center submitted the highest ranking proposal.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission recommend adoption of Resolution 00-073 (Substitute).

END OF STAFF REPORT

MOTION: Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Bayes, to recommend that the Assembly adopt Resolution 00-073 (Substitute).

VOTE: The motion passed by unanimous consent.

HAMMELMAN BRYSON BAYES . BOSCACCI GANNAWAY HENSLEY ABSENT YES YES YES YES YES HOHL JOHNSON MARTIN SKOGSTAD VACANT SEAT NINE YES YES YES YES YES ONE ABSENT

ONE VACANT SEAT

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AGENDA ITEMLt

PENINSULA BOROUGH 144 N. BINKLEY, SOL.DOTNA, ALASKA· 99669-7599 BUSINESS (907) 262-4441 FAX (907)262-1892

KENAI

DALE BAGLEY MAYOR

MEMORANDUl\I

TO: William Popp, Assembly President Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Members

THRU: Dr...6 Dale L. Bagley, Borough Mayor

FROM: ~ax J. Best, Borough Surveyor

DATE: August 15,2000

SlTBJECT: Ordinance 2000-37: Repealing, In Part, Chapter 14.40 Regarding Borough Rightsof-Way, and Adopting KPB 12.04, Parking Regulations

The Plarming C0rill11ission conducted a public hearing for the subject ordinance during their regularly scheduled August 14,2000 meeting. 1\0 public testimony was given during the hearing.

A motion to recommend enactment of the ordinance passed by unanimous consent

Draft, unapproved minutes of the subject portion of the meeting are attached.

AGENDA ITEM F. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. Ordinance 2000-37: Repealing, In Part, Chapter 14.40 Regarding Borough Rights-of-Way, and Adopting KPB 12.04, Parking Regulations

STAFF REPORT PC Meeting: 8-14-00

Please find attached amendments to the Borough's parking regulations. The Road Service Area Board recommended these amendments at its June 13, 2000, meeting. The substantive revisions only simplify the notice provisions for parking regulations. Those notice provisions are currently contained in KPB 14.40.200(C) and (D). Currently notice must appear at least 14 days in advance of a meeting which often results in a two-month delay before parking restrictions are imposed since applications may be made too close to a scheduled board meeting to meet this requirement.

It is proposed that the notice of the public hearing be advertised with the remainder of the RSA agenda and that when a parking sign application is received by the Roads Department it simply be placed on the next open Roads Board agenda. Public notice and a public hearing are still required without unduly extending the process over a period of several months. The other revisions are procedural in nature. It makes more sense for the parking regulations to appear in Title 12 which addresses vehicles and traffic than in the Chapter 14 right-of-way regulations.

KPB 14.40 is jointly administered by the Roads and Planning Departments; however, parking restrictions only apply to Borough-maintained roads and are implemented by the Road Service Area Board with the one exception that the Planning Department may remove a vehicle that is blocking the right-of-way. .

A shortened hearing is requested for the meeting of August 15, 2000 as there are parking sign requests currently pending and the Road Service Area would like to install the signs before freeze-up.

END OF STAFF REPORT

Vice Chairman Bryson opened the meeting for public comment. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment, Vice Chairman Bryson closed the pUblic hearing and opened discussion among the Commission.

MOTION: Commissioner Hensley moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to recommend that the Assembly enact Ordinance 2000-37.

VOTE: The motion passed by unanimous consent.

BRYSONI HAMMELMAN BAYES I BOSCACCI GANNAWAY I HENSLEY YES YES YESABSENT YES YES JOHNSON MARTIN VACANT SEAT ! NINE YES

'I SKOGSTADI HOHLYES YES YES YES lONE ABSENT